Honda VTX 1800 R vs Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda VTX 1800 Rstacks up against the Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda VTX 1800 RHonda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser
Model year20072006
Price$13,999$13,499
Engine1795 cc1795 cc
Weight340 kg337 kg
Seat height27 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires150/80-R17 / 180/70-R16 130/70-R18 / 180/55-R18

Honda VTX 1800 R vs Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda VTX 1800 R and the Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda VTX 1800 R brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser counters with its own power figure at 337 kg. On price, the Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: